Augmented Reality (gaming)

Augmented Reality (AR) has been around for a while, think Minority Report, Terminator or HUDs. 2008 Gartner nominated AR as one of the top 10 disruptive technologies for 2008-2012. Lately there have been some concrete steps to turn AR into real business:

AR is about enhancing one’s current perception of reality. AR is often illustrated by superimposing information on our vision (see images above), but this could be also done by using other senses, i.e. vibrating handset when walking past an interesting landmark or giving voice commands while trying to navigate to your location. A great way to get grasp of AR is to read two books: Daemon and Rainbows End.

Science fiction has a great ability to inspire and spur discussion, but Gaming is often the first place where these ideas are tested with real consumers. AR Games are vehicles that are getting millions of people familiar with the concept. Nokia has lately released multiple different AR related mobile games and experiences: